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The Inner Fire of YogaHealing Through Yoga, Somatics, EFT & Reiki with Justine JanssenSend us a textLiz Albanis speaks with the inspiring Justine Janssen. A senior Australian yoga teacher. Former owner of three yoga studios, mentor, retreat facilitator, and a lifelong student now training in holistic counselling and somatics. This heartfelt and powerful conversation is for yoga teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the deeper dimensions of yoga. Especially those curious about trauma-informed practice. The evolution of teaching styles, and how yoga helps us find resilience through change. Liz and Justine dive into the real and raw journey of being a teacher and student of yoga. From running packed p...2025-06-2353 min
The Inner Fire of YogaHow to Reduce Hidden Toxins in Your Home & Body with Michelle DienerSend us a textOverviewLiz Albanis joined by Michelle Diener, to explore the hidden dangers of everyday toxins and their impact on our health. Including their role in hormone disruption, chronic illness, and breast cancer risk. She is naturopath, building biologist, and certified low-tox coach. Through 1:1 coaching, group education and in-home assessments, she helps people achieve better health and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of disease in the future. By working with them to reduce the amount of toxins in their home and body. To get the toxins out and keep them o...2025-06-0939 min
The Inner Fire of YogaAyurveda, Teaching and Living Your Yoga with Lisa WellerSend us a textOverviewLiz speaks with senior yoga teacher and therapist Lisa Weller based in Brisbane, Australia. With over 20 years of yoga experience. Lisa shares how her yoga practice has evolved into a spiritual and holistic lifestyle. Far beyond poses on a mat. Together, they discuss the intersection of Ayurveda and yoga. Adapting your practice to your energy levels. How yoga can support the nervous system during real-life challenges like natural disasters.Key Topics Covered:Yoga is a Spiritual and...2025-05-2634 min
The Inner Fire of YogaYoga Alignment: Why Some Yoga Poses Feel ImpossibleSend us a textOverview Have you ever struggled with a yoga pose and wondered, Why can’t I do this when others can? You’re not alone. Many people assume that flexibility and strength are the only factors in yoga poses. The truth is your unique bone structure plays a huge role in what poses feel accessible. Or impossible!In this episode, I share my personal experience struggling with Wheel Pose. AKA Urdhva Dhanurasana. And what I learned about skeletal variation. The reason why some poses will never feel right, no ma...2025-05-1212 min
The Inner Fire of YogaDecluttering Tips to Improve Your Mental Health with Melinda FerrierSend us a textOverview Liz chat's with Melinda Ferrier, a psychologist and professional organiser. Did you know clutter can increase stress and anxiety? Research it can make it harder to focus, relax, or feel at peace. . If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “stuff”. Struggled to let go. Or wondered if decluttering could actually improve your well-being. This episode is for you!Key Topics Covered:Decluttering is a Mindset Shift. Understanding why we hold onto things. Fear, guilt, identity etc. Is the key to l...2025-04-2842 min
The Inner Fire of YogaGrief, Pain Relief & Transformation Through Yoga & Tips for Teachers with Rebel TuckerSend us a textLiz sits down with yoga therapist, naturopath, and senior yoga teacher Rebel Tucker. To explore how yoga goes far beyond the poses. And can become a lifeline in times of adversity. Yoga is often misunderstood as just a physical practice. But its true power lies in its ability to heal the mind, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Rebel shares her personal journey with yoga. How it helped her through grief and loss. The deep philosophical roots that make yoga a powerful tool for...2025-04-1444 min
The Inner Fire of YogaMy Personal Yoga Journey: Addiction, Resilience & Self-BeliefSend us a textIn this episode, I share my personal yoga journey. From my very first Bikram (hot yoga) class in 2011. To becoming a yoga teacher and eventually embracing a home practice. While I initially started yoga for fitness and flexibility. I soon discovered that its most profound benefits had nothing to do with weight loss or fancy poses. Tune in as I share the unexpected ways yoga changed my life, helped me quit smoking, and led me to a career in wellness.Key Topics Covered:2025-03-3120 min
The Inner Fire of YogaWelcome to the Inner Fire of Yoga PodcastSend us a textHosted by Liz Albanis, a senior yoga teacher and yoga therapist in training. This podcast was born in 2024, after Liz survived her second fire. Fire has been a recurring theme in her life. Not just in the literal sense, but as a metaphor. It has asked her to burn away what no longer serves her, to transform, and to rise stronger each time. The Fire of Yoga is where yoga meets real life. Whether you're on a personal journey, teaching yoga, or deepening your practice. This podcast unpacks the true power of y...2025-02-1202 min